In our latest update on the corn market for the 2023/24 season, we provide a succinct overview reflecting the latest USDA report's findings on U.S. and global corn dynamics, including production forecasts, trade adjustments, and stock levels.
The season-average U.S. corn price for 2023/24 is adjusted to $4.75 per bushel, with no changes in the overall supply outlook.
Global coarse grain production is revised down by 2.7 million tons to 1,507.4 million, with key production declines in South Africa, Ukraine, Mexico, Venezuela, and Russia, but increases for Argentina and Syria.
Global corn ending stocks are reduced by 2.4 million tons to 319.6 million, reflecting lower production forecasts and adjusted trade flows.
The 2023/24 outlook for U.S. corn remains unchanged from last month, with a minor revision in the season-average corn price to $4.75 per bushel, down to align with current market prices.
Global coarse grain production is forecasted down by 2.7 million tons to 1,507.4 million, led by declines in South Africa, Ukraine, Mexico, Venezuela, and Russia, but partially offset by gains in Argentina and Syria. Trade dynamics are evolving, with increased corn exports from Ukraine and Argentina but decreases from South Africa and India. Import changes include reductions for the EU, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and South Korea, with increases for Mexico, Venezuela, and Indonesia.
Adjustments in production and trade have led to lower foreign corn ending stocks, notably with a significant decrease for Ukraine, slightly mitigated by an increase for Brazil. Global corn ending stocks are now projected at 319.6 million tons, a reduction of 2.4 million tons.
The 2023/24 corn market report highlights a steady U.S. outlook with a slight price adjustment, alongside a decrease in global production and shifting trade patterns leading to reduced global ending stocks. These changes underscore the dynamic nature of the global corn market, with implications for producers, traders, and consumers alike.
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